Question

Ruth has pennies and dimes in her pocket. The number of dimes is twelve less than twice the number of pennies. Let p represent the number of pennies. Write an expression for the number of dimes

Answer 1

2p - 12

Explanation:

the number od dimes is twelve less than twice the number of pennies

12 less than twice p

12 less than "2p"

2p - 12

Answer 2

Answer: d = 2p - 12

Explanation:

In Ruth's pocket, there are pennies and dimes. The number of dimes is twelve less than twice the number of pennies.

Let p represent the number of pennies

Let d represent the number of dimes

The number of dimes is twelve less than twice the number of pennies. This can be written as:

d = 2p - 12